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“A tranquil oasis in rural France with easy access to the major attractions of the Loire region.”

Reviewed 19 August 2016
for a stay in July 2016

If you like being in rural France, near to pretty villages, amazing chateau and, of course, some of the most famous and talented wine makers and food producers in the world, you will love staying here. Add to the mix a charming, tastefully renovated gite, and you're almost in paradise. However, not so fast! Jo and Paul also happen to be the kind of hosts that manage to hit that crucial balance between respecting the privacy of their guests and also being available to provide guidance and advice on local events and amenities. Nothing was too much trouble and they will do their level best to facilitate and enable you to enjoy your own particular brand of French holiday experience. We returned from two weeks in La Petite Maison Sue almost a week ago and we already want to return! Many thanks Jo and Paul for making our stay so memorable and, I hope, remaining our friends for years to come.

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Liked least:Leaving

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Your age range50-64

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Management Response

20 Aug 2016

Dear Don and Sarah, thank you for the lovely review, and we are glad you had such a great stay. We really enjoyed having you here, and appreciated your feedback on the area too. Hope all is well, and we look forward to seeing you again some time. All the very best, Jo

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We have just spent a phenomenal 10 days at this venue, and it is out of this world - literally. right in the heart of rural France; the loudest noise is the birds, and the sound a lizard makes, scurrying across the chippings! And yet, it seems, the gite is only about half an hour away from everything: Chateaux, Wine 'caves', Troglodyte dwellings, Abbey, gardens, and the odd Zoo, not to mention, some really good places to eat (and drink!). Coupled with all this is the charming hospitality of its owner, Jo, for whom it seems, nothing is too much trouble, be it for information about the gite or the locality. All in all, a prize package, and well worth the money!

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Liked best:Everything

Liked least:Having to leave

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16 Jun 2016

Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to have you stay, and I am so glad you enjoyed your time here: look forward to seeing you both again. Jo

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We stayed for a week here recently and it was wonderful. The Gite is very well equipped with everything you need to make this a perfect home from home. The complimentary groceries on arrival were very much appreciated. The property is in a lovely peaceful area but is only a short drive to many of the chateaux and highlights of this part of the Loire valley. We would highly recommend this accommodation for your stay in France.

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Management Response

26 May 2016

Thank you for the lovely review. It was a pleasure to have you stay, and hope to see you againJo

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We have thoroughly enjoyed our relaxing stay at this very comfortable and well provisioned gite. We were made very welcome by Jo and Paul, who must have had so many other things to arrange (as new arrivals here themselves). The gite itself was beautifully prepared for us and the good quality linen and kitchen ware was greatly appreciated and helped us to really enjoy this little snapshot of French rural life. Top visits for us were Chinon (just a wander around), Bourgeil market (Tuesday...plus a visit to the local Madison des Vins in the square, and Fontenvraud Abbey (stunning). It has been a lovely, slow-paced and relaxing week that we would heartily recommend to others.

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Your age range50-64

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Yes.

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Management Response

24 Jan 2016

Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to have you here, and we look forward to seeing you again, Jo

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